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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.59, 18.79 and 10.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.59, 18.79 and 10.97 is: 16.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.59 : 18.79 = 10.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.59/18.79 = 10.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.59x = 18.79 × 10.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.59x = 206.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.07/12.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.37

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